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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

X5 VBDMOT history

X5 VBD is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 140,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.

X5 VBD silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2024
Mileage
140,194 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 VBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 VBD was last recorded at 140,194 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 5,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2006: 53,906 miles, lower than 63,458 miles on 13 Dec 2005.
  • 20 Dec 2006: 50,215 miles, lower than 53,906 miles on 1 Feb 2006.
  • 10 May 2016: 114,388 miles, lower than 114,841 miles on 25 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,671 miles · 15 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,523 miles
Average per year
5,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,194 miles
  • 2021 – 134,115 miles
  • 2020 – 131,506 miles
  • 2019 – 129,610 miles
  • 2018 – 122,275 miles
  • 2017 – 120,534 miles
  • 2016 – 114,394 miles
  • 2014 – 103,893 miles
  • 2013 – 99,452 miles
  • 2012 – 94,551 miles
  • 2011 – 89,239 miles
  • 2010 – 81,331 miles
  • 2009 – 73,751 miles
  • 2008 – 66,972 miles
  • 2007 – 59,233 miles
  • 2006 – 50,215 miles
  • 2005 – 63,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,194 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

34 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,194 miles (+5,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,194 miles
    Test number
    160277558436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,671 miles (+556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,671 miles
    Test number
    910314169293
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment or repair

  3. Pass134,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,115 miles
    Test number
    906109881437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail134,115 miles (+2,609)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,115 miles
    Test number
    853550652405
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass131,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,506 miles
    Test number
    972318404305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,506 miles (+1,896)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,506 miles
    Test number
    502084631331
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower front bottom arm bush worn

  7. Pass129,610 miles (+7,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    129,610 miles
    Test number
    379831937550
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass122,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,275 miles
    Test number
    281683631363
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays, sill & engine covers fitted

  9. Fail122,275 miles (+1,741)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,275 miles
    Test number
    114463121661
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays, sill & engine covers fitted

  10. Pass120,534 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,534 miles
    Test number
    237368261156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,394 miles
    Test number
    367119239072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail114,388 miles (-453)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,388 miles
    Test number
    515273503511
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail114,841 miles3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,841 miles
    Test number
    393732818060
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod end has slight play

  14. PassMileage not read2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    528624215184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. PassMileage not read3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    879420115186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. FailMileage not read3 dangerous11 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    238774905401
    • DangerousDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass103,893 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,893 miles
    Test number
    296899804465
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT
    • NoteHanbrake efficencey just meets requirements

  18. Fail103,893 miles (+4,441)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,893 miles
    Test number
    656768504159
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

  19. Pass99,452 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,452 miles
    Test number
    126458853004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,551 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,551 miles
    Test number
    946561762075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,239 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,239 miles
    Test number
    159031761070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,331 miles
    Test number
    962391860006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,331 miles (+7,580)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,331 miles
    Test number
    892210860064
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Pass73,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,751 miles
    Test number
    783341969068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,751 miles (+6,779)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,751 miles
    Test number
    611341169062
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass66,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,972 miles
    Test number
    392240458023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,972 miles (+7,739)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,972 miles
    Test number
    982967448050
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

  28. Pass59,233 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,233 miles
    Test number
    124966917405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail59,232 miles (+9,015)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    431525417002
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  30. Pass50,217 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,217 miles
    Test number
    354943707062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail50,215 miles (-3,691)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,215 miles
    Test number
    972374456302
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  32. Pass53,906 miles (-9,552)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    192672436059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass63,458 miles (+13,254)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    63,458 miles
    Test number
    552687745373
    • NoteO/s rear parking brake BINDING almost to excess

  34. Pass50,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    50,204 miles
    Test number
    431088775128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 VBD

Does X5 VBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 VBD expired on 14 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 VBD?
The MOT on X5 VBD expired on 14 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 VBD done?
X5 VBD was recorded at 140,194 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 5,147 miles a year.
Has X5 VBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 VBD has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on X5 VBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 1 Feb 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 VBD find?
X5 VBD passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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